Which area is NOT included in the Hill Area Development Programme?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Aravali hills of Rajasthan
The Hill Area Development Programme began in the Fifth Five Year Plan. It covered 15 districts.
Option (1) Aravali hills of Rajasthan — Not included. The Aravali hills are not among the areas the programme covered.
Option (2) Mikir hills of Assam — Included. Mikir Hill and North Cachar hills of Assam were covered.
Option (3) Darjeeling district of West Bengal — Included. Darjeeling district was covered.
Option (4) Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu — Included. Nilgiri district was covered.
NCERT (2026-27): “Hill Area Development Programme Hill Area Development Programmes were initiated during the Fifth Five Year Plan covering 15 districts comprising all the hilly districts of Uttar Pradesh (present Uttarakhand), Mikir Hill and North Cachar hills of Assam, Darjeeling district of West Bengal and Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu.” |